I'm sure we all had experiences where we had times when we had some difficulties with our parents. Whether it was being forced to do things we don't want to do or getting caught for doing something foolish, we all wish our parents would see our side of the situation. When things don't turn out well, it often results in ill will on both parties concern. Even today, I'm not surprised if every family has this problem. DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince's song "Parents Just Don't Understand" hilariously illustrates this situation very well.
Just like the video, a lot of times when parents always dictate what how we go about things and their word is law. On the other hand, kids often act impulsively and recklessly which lands them in trouble. Like everyone else, I've had my share of both these situations and I often resented being pressured and was also scared of what they would do when I did something wrong. Today this situation is getting worse than ever. This is because parents and children seldom communicate or the relationship is so lax that in ends up in a shout-fest where no one wins.
Parent-child understanding is important to a child's development. Parents need to sit down and hear from their children what it is they want and don't so that they would know their kids better. For kids, they should understand what their folks go through everyday just to provide for them and really the pressure that is on them just to see to it that everything is taken care of. Both sides need to communicate more to ensure that each understand each other about rules as well as needs so they can get along well. When that is achieved then things will be all right between both parties, ensuring some level of harmony which is vital in these very hard times.
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